Head to head
Kubota KX018-4 vs Kubota KX019-4
The Kubota KX019-4 digs 20cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 60kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX019-4 digs 20cm deeper.
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX019-4 is the bigger machine by 60kg.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX018-4 | Kubota KX019-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | up to 1720kg | 1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy |
| Dig depth | 2380mm | 2,580mm maximum |
| Width | 1300mm | - |
| Maximum reach | - | 4,070mm |
Sources: Kubota KX018-4, Kubota KX019-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX018-4 if...
The 1.5 tonne class is the busiest size in UK hire fleets. At 1,720kg it goes on a braked plant trailer behind a large 4x4 or pickup, and digs to 2380mm for footings, drainage runs and fence posts.
Full KX018-4 specifications →Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...
- you want one that digs 20cm deeper
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 60kg
Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.
Full KX019-4 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX018-4 and the Kubota KX019-4?
The Kubota KX019-4 digs 20cm deeper and is the bigger machine by 60kg. The Kubota KX018-4 is a 1.5 tonne class mini excavator; the Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator.
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